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Write your Master's Thesis in Structural Engineering (d/f/m) at Airbus Defence and Space in Immenstaad am Bodensee. This 6-month final-year project starting in April 2027 offers a 35-hour work week with flexitime, allowing you to work with modern technologies and international experts.

Requirements

  • Enrolled Master's student in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar.
  • Solid knowledge of FEM, structural mechanics, and thermo-elasticity.
  • Practical experience with FE solvers (MSC Nastran, OptiStruct) and HyperMesh.
  • Fluent English is mandatory; German is an asset.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Finite Element Method: Create FE models of satellite structures and conduct static and dynamic structural analyses.
  • Programming & Scripting: Develop tools in Python, Excel, or Matlab for automation tasks and use Linux and Bash scripting.
  • Calculations: Perform structural assessments by means of hand calculations and prepare technical documentation.
  • Potential transition routes: People from mechanical engineering or aerospace academic backgrounds may bring solid analytical and programming skills, alongside meeting mandatory English language requirements.

Job description

Job Description:

In order to support the mechanical systems department, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a

Master's Thesis in Structural Engineering (d/f/m)

Are you looking for a final year project? Would you like to discover the work of a structural analysis engineer (d/f/m)? Then apply now! We look forward to you joining us at the ‘Mechanical Systems’ department in Friedrichshafen.

  • Location: Immenstaad am Bodensee
  • Start: April 2027
  • Duration: 6 months

Your location

At the Airbus site in Immenstaad on Lake Constance, you’ll work where the future of Connected Intelligence, Space, and Air Power takes shape. In an environment that offers vision, you will shape technological innovations across domains.

Our location thrives on dialogue: on campus, you’ll connect with a unique network of experts in satellite technology, military aviation, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, as well as tomorrow's Combat Cloud and Ground Support. Our collaboration is equally dynamic-in agile teams, we tackle the most complex challenges, from AI-powered Earth observation to secure cloud architectures. Anyone seeking technological excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration will find the ideal environment here.

Your benefits

  • Attractive salary and work-life balance with a 35-hour week (flexitime).
  • International environment with the opportunity to network globally.
  • Work with modern/diversified technologies.
  • Opportunity to participate in the Generation Airbus Community to expand your own network.

Your tasks and responsibilities

At the moment, we have several topics available related to structural analyses of satellites, instruments and mechanisms, which will be discussed with the candidates during the selection process. Doing your final year project with us involves performing several of the following tasks:

  • Create Finite Element (FE) Models of satellite structures, instruments and components.
  • Conduct static and dynamic, linear and nonlinear structural analyses
  • Perform structural assessments by means of hand calculations
  • (Further-)develop tools in Excel or Matlab for the automatization of analysis pre-/ postprocessing tasks
  • Understand and prepare technical documentation in English or German

Desired skills and qualifications

  • Enrolled Master student (d/f/m) within aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or similar.
  • Solid knowledge of the Finite-Element Method (FEM), structural mechanics, and thermo-elasticity.
  • Practical experience with FE solvers (preferably MSC Nastran, OptiStruct) and preprocessors (HyperMesh).
  • Some experience in numerical structural optimization or with design-exploration tools (such as Siemens HEEDS, Altair HyperStudy) is advantageous.
  • Good programming skills in Python, along with confident use of Linux environments and Bash scripting.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Fluent English is mandatory; German would be an asset.
  • Good communication skills required.

Please upload the following documents: cover letter, CV, relevant transcripts, enrollment certificate.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth.

Take your career to a new level and apply online now!

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type:
Final-year Thesis
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Experience Level:
Student

Job Family:
Support to Management

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com .

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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Airbus

Master's Thesis in Structural Engineering (d/f/m)

Immenstaad am Bodensee
On-site
Attractive salary

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